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News
18 youths diagnosed with neurological disorder linked to nitrous oxide
Dec 12, 2025
18 youths were diagnosed with a neurological disorder at Tallaght University Hospital linked to laughing gas inhalation during a 21-month period, a new study has stated.... Read More
Tallaght
Molloys wine fair raise funds for Sensory Fun with Friends
It was a cosy evening of Christmas food, drinks and spirit(s) at The Station at Molloys for the Molloys Christmas Wine Fair. The festive night ... Read More
Students take courageous step
AN COSÁN celebrated the achievements of adult learners from across Tallaght West and its nationwide community education hubs at its 2025 Further Education Graduation and ... Read More
Uisce Éireann slammed for ‘broken promises’ following sewage flooding
Uisce Éireann has been slammed for their “broken promises” after another instance of sewage flooding in Mount Carmel Park last week. Dublin South-West TD Paul ... Read More
Clondalkin
Irish flag to receive more lights at garden
The Irish flag at the 1916 commemorative garden in Newland’s Cross is set to receive better lighting so that it can remain at the top ... Read More
15 years prison for ‘most dangerous sexual predator’
A “most dangerous sexual predator” has been jailed for 15 years for the repeated rape and sexual abuse of his younger brother and two young ... Read More
Connect4 programme to expand in Clondalkin with aid of €100k
The expansion of the Connect 4 programme into Clondalkin, with an emphasis placed on Balgaddy, has been allocated a sum of €100,000 to help further ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘The new 80 service is simply not meeting people’s needs’
Residents of Chapelizod and other areas let their frustrations be known as they protested against the new 24-hour 80 bus service which was brought in ... Read More
Protest against NTA’s decision to remove direct bus route to city
RESIDENTS in Chapelizod will protest on Saturday, November 29, against the NTA’s decision to remove their only remaining direct bus to Dublin City Centre. As ... Read More
Amazing Awakening Memories Dementia Cafe first anniversary
AWAKENING Memories Dementia Café celebrated their first anniversary recently at the end of November in Ballyfermot library. The café has taken place monthly in the ... Read More
Lucan
Calls to upgrade skate park to accommodate growing demand
Calls have been made to upgrade or extend the skate park in Griffeen Valley Park to accommodate the growing demand in Lucan and surrounding areas ... Read More
Verbally abusive cyclist arrested and later soils in garda station cell
A CYCLIST who was verbally abusive upon arrest for public intoxication later soiled a garda station cell a court heard. Thomas Newman (58), Hallwell Park, ... Read More
‘Uisce Éireann text alert system simply isn’t working as intended’
“RESIDENTS deserve reliability and proper communication.” A letter has been issued to Uisce Éireann to seek clarity on recent water outages and flooding in the ... Read More
Sport
Firhouse CC claim U16 basketball title in style
FIRHOUSE Community College emerged victorious in their recent U16 Basketball Dublin & East final against Greystones winning by an impressive margin. The side have reached ... Read More
Sport
Ballyboden U21s get the better of Sarsfields by three points in decider
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s won the U21 Division 1 Camogie final last weekend following an extremely close game with Lucan Sarsfields at Abbottstown. Captained by Sadie ... Read More
Sport
Jude’s U21 success
THE final of the Division Two U21 Camogie Championship saw a local rivalry take place in Abbottstown as both Faughs and Jude’s travelled from Templeogue ... Read More
Sport
Jude’s edged out in U21 Football decider
BALINTEER St Johns found themselves crowned champions of the Dublin U21 ‘A’ Football Championship following a victory over St Judes at O’Toole Park last Saturday ... Read More
Sport
Rovers travel to Iceland for European encounter
SHAMROCK Rovers are set to return to European action on Thursday as they take on Breidablik in Iceland this evening. The match represents the fifth ... Read More
Business
Women entreprenurs invited to apply for three new programmes
WOMEN entrepreneurs in South Dublin County are invited to apply for three new programmes designed to help them grow, innovate and scale their businesses. Delivered ... Read More
Business
K Factory are shortlisted for National Small Business Award
A SMALL growing enterprise in Clondalkin K Factory Print and Embroidery Ltd, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 SFA National Small Business ... Read More
Business
Basketball Ireland agree deal with TG4 as official broadcaster of games
BASKETBALL Ireland announced this week that TG4 will continue as the official broadcaster of the Irish men's and women's international basketball teams after agreeing a ... Read More
Business
Iconic brands could be sold by Unilever
ICONIC brands such as Marmite, Colman's and Bovril, could be sold by Unilever as the group consider to focus on beauty and wellbeing. Consumer goods ... Read More
Planning granted for apartments on corner site
Planning permission has been granted for three one-bedroom apartments on a corner site on Decies Road, Ballyfermot. The original planning application at 199 Decies Road ... Read More
Contractor to be appointed to maintain sports pavilions
A contractor is due to be appointed to maintain sports pavilions in local parks on behalf of the council later this December. A tender for ... Read More
Eight Tesla electric vehicle charging stations approved
Planning permission has been granted for Tesla electric vehicle charging stations at a shopping centre in Rathfarnham. Tesla Ireland will install eight electric vehicle charging ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Great overview of the film ‘Down the Corner’ with over 60 people attending
"AN AUDIENCE of over sixty people" attended TogetherFM's film club screening of 'Down the Corner' in Ballyfermot Community Centre last month, according to Ann McEwan ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Uplifting Beithilín Beo Live Crib captures wonderful spirit of Christmas in Áras Chrónáin
"IN ITALY it is a tradition in many towns that the Christmas crib be portrayed by locals," explains Aras Chronain's Brian Ó Gáibhín. Following on ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘The Clocks Won’t Wait’ inspires teens to create five short films
"TIMING GNSL stands for Graft Now and Shine Later," explains Ore, co-founder of the Adamstown-based community lifestyle and clothing brand. The brand emphasises the idea ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Mixed Up’ focuses on Leon’s identity
"'MIXED Up' is a memoir that follows my life as a young mixed-race man growing up in Tallaght in the late 90s and early 2000s," ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Deck the halls with boughs of Holly …
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
In the hinterland between Clondalkin, Newcastle, and Lucan, Peamount Healthcare’s campus sits on a large site on rising ground 300 feet above sea level in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
ADVERTORIAL Join us to see the positive impact of Foróige and youth work in our community. Parents, volunteers, and new members are all welcome! THURSDAY, ... Read More
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
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PhoneWatch Research: Burglary Rates in Ireland at Lowest Level in a Decade
ADVERTORIAL Burglary levels across Ireland are significantly lower than they were ten years ago, according to new research by PhoneWatch. Drawing on Central Statistics Office ... Read More
